Explore the Family Name Bodeker
The meaning of Bodeker
North German (Bödeker): occupational name for a cooper, see Boedeker. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz.
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How common is the last name Bodeker in the United States?
The surname Bodeker has seen a slight drop in popularity over the past decade based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 66,878th most common last name, but by 2010, it had fallen to 71,886th place — a decrease of 7.49%. The actual number of people with this surname also decreased during this period, going from 276 in 2000 to 271 in 2010, representing a minor reduction of 1.81%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Bodeker per 100k people also fell by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #71,886 | -7.49% |
| Count | 276 | 271 | -1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bodeker
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the Bodeker surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, it's predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, 96.01% of Bodekers identified as White, and this figure marginally increased to 97.42% by 2010. There was no change or representation recorded for other ethnic categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 97.42% | 1.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |